Mental Health First Aid

Building your mental health support network

Empower your employees to recognise and support colleagues in distress; building a compassionate, knowledgeable and confident support network in your business.

For your workforce. For your business.

When mental health challenges aren’t addressed, productivity suffers, staff retention is impacted and valuable employees are unable to contribute effectively.

Without providing employees with the tools to manage and maintain wellbeing, you risk compromising workplace morale and your business's long-term success and reputation.

Building a network of meaningful, intentional support creates a safe, stigma-free workplace where employees do their best work for an employer who cares.

151%

Employees with depression are significantly less productive than those with good mental health.*

63%

Mental health problems drove 63% of long-term absences.*

£14bn

Mental health-related workplace absenteeism costs £14 billion.*

150%

Mental health-related staff turnover costs increased by over 150% in the last three years.*

*Deloitte 2022

Discover how a gold standard approach to Mental Health First Aid training can benefit your workplace

Our training

Choosing your Mental Health First Aid team

We’ll help you right from the start; supporting you in assessing and recruiting those best suited to the role.

Our trainers are some of the best in their field, bringing the highest standards of training and facilitation, whilst creating a safe learning environment.

Best in class training

Our training empowers your employees with skills, confidence and knowledge to intervene, support and signpost those who require it. We give them the foundation they need to provide effective Mental Health First Aid and be champions of wellbeing within your business.

Essential knowledge and skills

Post-training support

‘Reflective Practice for MHFAs’ is vital for ongoing support in this crucial role.

  • Ensure boundaries are maintained.

  • Encourages signposting and onward clinical support when needed.

  • Advice on self care and emotional detachment.

  • An opportunity to give feedback in a safe, confidential setting.

What people say about our training

  • “Working with Ripple&Co has made the difference. Learner feedback after the Mental Health First Aid training is always exceptional. Ripple’s independent assessment of core suitability to the role reduced our recruitment stress and gave us confidence in our provision. We chose Ripple for their values and evidence-based approach. They are a valued partner now.”

    Adrian Shah-Cundy - Corporate Responsibility Director, VolkerWessels UK

Ripple&Co’s Ofqual certified Mental Health First Aid training

Delivering our training

Take the first step towards our supportive, self-sustaining mental health support for your workplace today.

Together, we’ll help you to build a network of proficient Mental Health First Aiders, equipped with the tools to provide practical, compassionate support for their colleagues.

With both our MHFA England and Ofqual registered, certified courses we’ll deliver mental health first aid training that meets the needs of your business and employees.